For the second group of games to hit the Wii Shop Channel in 2009, we have quite an interesting trio. To be honest, finding a common thread between all three besides the fact that they're all games is rather difficult. So, rather than sit here for the next four hours trying to think of something witty, I'll just tell you that there are two new WiiWare titles and a long-awaited Virtual Console game from the days of the NES. There, that was simple, wasn't it?
This week's new titles are:
WiiWare
Jungle Speed (Playful Entertainment Inc., 1-8 players, Rated E for Everyone, 1,000 Wii Points): Jungle Speed is a lightning-fast card game for the entire family, where quick reflexes and a keen eye will put you on top. Flip your cards, watch your opponents and grab the totem at the right moment to win the game. Just when you think you've got it down, a new card can temporarily change the rules and keep you on the edge. Play starts when the first person flips a card. Moving around the table, symbols are revealed until two of the exposed cards match. Players with matching cards must then scramble to grasp the totem in the middle of the table; the loser gets the winner's cards and anything in the pot. With paws flying, be the first person to get rid of all your cards and win the game.
Planet Pachinko (Allied Kingdoms Inc., 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone—Fantasy Violence, 500 Wii Points): Can you survive the Pachinkeet Temples of Planet Pachinko? In the future of the future, an ancient civilization has sealed away its riches in elaborate temples dedicated to the game of pachinko. Now the Robot family must fight through these dangerous temples in search of their lost puppy. Using their rockets, lasers, grenades and slime launchers, will they be able to survive the challenges? They aren't the only ones adventuring through the temples. The pirate Vile Vill and his minions are looking to loot the temples and take on the Robot family. Play in single-player mode or with a friend in exciting two-player co-op.
So once again, WiiWare gets two games I don't know much about. Jungle Speed is pretty much a game that would be great as a board game, but as a video game, I'm not so sure. It's probably not the first nor will it be the last time that Wii owners are faced with a game that's better in real life than in video game form (Jenga: World Tour immediately springs to mind), and a 1,000 Wii point price doesn't help, either.
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